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The Animals Among Us
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Author : John Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-09-28
The Animals Among Us written by John Bradshaw and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-28 with Science categories.
'A pioneering study ... richly, empathetically and affectionately respectful of the human-animal bond' Sunday Times Why do humans love animals? The bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs and Cat Sense gives us the answers. Keeping pets is expensive, time-consuming, and seemingly irrational - so why do so many of us have an animal in our lives? Modern-day pet-keeping has been justified for many reasons, from the potential therapeutic role pets can play, to their appealing 'cuteness'. But pet-keeping is much more than just a simple pastime. It is part of the broader history of humanity's relationship with animals - a relationship that comes from deep within our nature. As John Bradshaw reveals in this highly original new work, our connection with animals is one of the very things that makes us human. In The Animals Among Us, Bradshaw takes us to the heart of Anthrozoology, a new science dedicated to discovering the true nature and depth of the human-animal bond. Following the thread of our affection for animals, from today's pet lovers all the way back to our ancient ancestors, Bradshaw reveals how animals have always been an integral part of our lives: indeed, they have shaped the evolution of our minds and our bodies. The ways in which we relate to animals today stem ultimately from our evolutionary journey from hominid to Homo sapiens. An affinity for animals drove our evolution as humans. Now, as increasing numbers of species are under threat, John Bradshaw shows us that pet-keeping can act as a bridge between the domestic and the wild, even aiding conservation. If we lose the animals among us, he warns, we risk losing an essential part of ourselves.
The Animals Among Us
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Author : John Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-10-31
The Animals Among Us written by John Bradshaw and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Science categories.
A leading anthrozoologist and the bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why we are so drawn to pets. Historically, we relied on our pets to herd livestock, guard homes, and catch pests. But most of us don't need animals to do these things anymore. Pets have never been less necessary. And yet, pet ownership has never been more common than it is today: half of American households contain a cat, a dog, or both. Why are pets still around? In The Animals Among Us, John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading authorities on the relationship between humans and animals, argues that pet ownership is actually an intrinsic part of human nature. He explains how our empathy with animals evolved into a desire for pets, why we still welcome them into our families, and why we mourn them so deeply when they die. Drawing on the latest research in biology and psychology, as well as fields as diverse as robotics and musicology, The Animals Among Us is a surprising and affectionate history of humanity's best friends.
The Animals Among Us
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Author : John Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2017-10-31
The Animals Among Us written by John Bradshaw and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Pets categories.
The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human Pets have never been more popular. Over half of American households share their home with either a cat or a dog, and many contain both. This is a huge change from only a century ago, when the majority of domestic cats and dogs were working animals, keeping rodents at bay, guarding property, herding sheep. Nowadays, most are valued solely for the companionship they provide. As mankind becomes progressively more urban and detached from nature, we seem to be clinging to the animals that served us well in the past. In The Animals Among Us, anthrozoologist John Bradshaw argues that pet-keeping is nothing less than an intrinsic part of human nature. An affinity for animals drove our evolution and now, without animals around us, we risk losing an essential part of ourselves.
Cat Sense
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Author : John Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2013-09-10
Cat Sense written by John Bradshaw and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-10 with Pets categories.
Based on cutting edge science, this bestselling book on the inner lives of cats is "for any who may wonder what their feline companions are really thinking" (The New York Times). In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel lingering myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat's evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have lived together for eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and wary of contact with their own kind, qualities that often clash with our modern lifestyles. To live in harmony with our cats, Bradshaw explains, we first need to understand their inherited quirks including understanding their body language, and managing both their natural hunting instincts and their relationships with other cats. A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense offers humane, penetrating insights about the domestic cat that challenge our most basic assumptions and promise to dramatically improve our pets' lives -- and ours.
Zooburbia
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Author : Tai Moses
language : en
Publisher: Parallax Press
Release Date : 2010-04-20
Zooburbia written by Tai Moses and has been published by Parallax Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-20 with Nature categories.
Part memoir, part natural history, part mindfulness guide, this charming love letter to the natural world explores the many ways animals can enrich our lives To be alienated from animals is to live a life that is not quite whole, contends nature writer Tai Moses. Urban and suburban residents share their environment with many types of wildlife: squirrels, birds, spiders, and increasingly lizards, deer, and coyote. Many of us crave more contact with wild creatures, and recognize the small and large ways animals enrich our lives, yet don’t notice the animals already around us. Zooburbia reveals the reverence that can be felt in the presence of animals and shows how that reverence connects us to a deeper, better part of ourselves. A lively blend of memoir, natural history, and mindfulness practices, Zooburbia makes the case for being mindful and compassionate stewards—and students—of the wildlife with whom we coexist. With lessons on industriousness, perseverance, presence, exuberance, gratitude, aging, how to let go, and much more, Tai's vignettes share the happy fact that none of us is alone and separate, and that our teachers are right in front of us. We need only go outdoors with our eyes and ears open to find a rapport with the animal kingdom. Zooburbia is a magnifying lens turned to our everyday environment, reminding us that we, as individuals and as a species, are not alone. Illustrated by Dave Buchen with original black and white wildlife linocuts.
City Creatures
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Author : Gavin Van Horn
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2015-11-03
City Creatures written by Gavin Van Horn and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-03 with Art categories.
"Published in collaboration with The Center for Humans and Nature"--Title page verso.
Among The Animals
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Author : Stephen Kirkpatrick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-10
Among The Animals written by Stephen Kirkpatrick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10 with Mississippi categories.
Aliens Among Us
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Author : Alex Van Tol
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-30
Aliens Among Us written by Alex Van Tol and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-30 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"[The author] identifies more than 50 species of alien animals and plants that have established themselves in British Columbia."--
In Defence Of Dogs
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Author : John Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2011-07-11
In Defence Of Dogs written by John Bradshaw and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-11 with Pets categories.
A dog is not for Christmas. This is. John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading dog experts, brings us a compelling insight into what dogs would ask us for, if only they knew how. The dog has been mankind's faithful companion for tens of thousands of years, yet today finds itself in crisis throughout the western world. Until just over a hundred years ago, most dogs worked for their living, and each of the many breeds had become well suited, over countless generations, to the task for which they were bred. Now, in their purely domestic roles we fail to understand their needs. And it is time that someone stood up for dogdom: not the caricature of the wolf in a dog suit, ready to dominate its unsuspecting owner at the first sign of weakness, not the trophy animal that collects rosettes and kudos for its breeder, but the real dog, the pet that just wants to be one of the family and enjoy life. Biologists now know far more about what really makes dogs tick than they did twenty years ago, but this new understanding has been slow to percolate through to owners, and has not yet made enough of a difference to the lives of the dogs themselves. This book is here to set the record straight.
Animals Among Us
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Author : Ruthann P. Anderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Animals Among Us written by Ruthann P. Anderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Animals categories.
"This book is a collection of short stories about the animals with whom we share this earth. ... Twenty kinds of animals are featured in thirty-nine true stories for adults and children."--Back cover